Surgical Technology Extern

Overview

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About the Job

Location: New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Department: OR - 17th Street

Full Time Equivalent: FTE: 0.100000

Work Type: 1 to 31 Hours Pay Period

Work Schedule: 10HR DAY - Most of shift btwn 7A-7P

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Overview

Summary:

The Surgical Technology Student in the Operating Room is responsible for functioning in the scrub role by preparing the necessary sterile instruments and equipment to be used on the surgical field.

Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Professional Registered Nurse, assists in the following: 1. Aids other members of the OR team in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating patient care duties. 2. Practices aseptic technique while assisting with all surgical procedures. 3. Ensures the readiness of the surgical suite. 4. Maintains professional standards by participating in in-services and staffing needs. 5. May perform moderate or waived point of care testing per CLIA guidelines. 6. Participates in performance improvement initiatives. 7. Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence. 8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Credentials:

Education:Essential:* High School Diploma

Other information:

Other Information

This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position. Depending on the location of the job, duties may vary. Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind; my employment with the Company is at will.

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• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

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Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.- Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.- The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.- All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".